How Gospel Musicians Turn Basic Chords Into Beautiful Chords

Sep 21, 2026

Have you ever wondered why some musicians can play a simple chord and make it sound absolutely incredible?

The secret is often found in chord extensions.

In tonight's live training, we're diving deep into how to extend Major, Minor, Half-Diminished, and Diminished chords so you can create richer, fuller, and more sophisticated harmony in your playing.

You'll learn:

✅ The difference between chord tones and extensions
✅ How to build Major 9, 11, and 13 chords
✅ How to create lush Minor 9, 11, and 13 sounds
✅ The secret to extending Half-Diminished chords (including a beautiful modern jazz/gospel approach)
✅ How to use Diminished chord extensions and passing chords effectively
✅ Practical Gospel, Jazz, and Contemporary voicings you can use immediately

Whether you're a beginner looking to understand chord construction or an advanced player wanting more color and sophistication in your harmony, this lesson will give you practical tools you can apply right away.

👇 Let me know in the chat:
What chord quality do you struggle with most—Major, Minor, Half-Diminished, or Diminished?

TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Corey Playing
6:12 - Introduction
9:18 - Major Chord Extensions
24:02 - Minor Chord Extensions
36:14 - Half-Diminished Chord Extensions
43:21 - Diminished Chord Extensions

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